Initiatives

Initiatives

Whether through the planning of a “Greater Rockaway” or our continual efforts to keep the coast clean and accessible for the public to enjoy, we are always looking for new ways to help improve the health and wellbeing of the Rockaway community.

Rockaway Dune Enhancement Plan

RISE is seeking proposals from a firm or a team of firms to prepare the Rockaway Dune Enhancement Plan.

Project: Sew & Protect

The Rockaway community in New York City is at the epicenter of the corona virus. We are calling on any garment manufacturers or home sewers to help provide protective masks to our community. Learn how you can help.

RISE Farm Share

Art Underneath the Elevated 2020

RISE launched an open call for artists to submit proposals for temporary art installations to activate the public space underneath or adjacent to the elevated A-train in Rockaway, Queens. Stay tuned for the announcement of the artists selected for the 2020 art installations.

The RISE Center

Rockspot NYC Community Network

is focused on raising awareness of local businesses and community events intended to build a strong network of individuals who can support one another on a daily basis and in the event of another storm or natural disaster.

Project Underway

In 2015, RISE spearheaded a community-led initiative called Project Underway to actively engage residents, business owners, transit advocates and government agencies in working together to develop a plan to better utilize the Rockaway Freeway roadbed under the MTA A-Line from Mott Ave to Beach 108th Street.

Documentary: Rockaway Stories

RWA collected stories from across the Rockaway Peninsula to document what happened in local neighborhoods affected by Storm Sandy and build on a collaborative vision for future rebuilding efforts in the Rockaways.